Car Full Test

Welcome to the 'Car Practice Test'

This practice test will select 46 random questions, which you will be expected to complete within the allocated 60 minute time limit. You will be shown correct and incorrect answers at the end of the quiz, with a hint available on each question should you need it.

Each question approximates the style and type used by the DMV for your real test.

Instructions:

The test will begin after you select the 'Next' button below.
For each question, choose from the four multiple choice answers provided.
Some questions may have more than one answer, a note will be displayed when to do this.
A confirmation screen will appear at the end for you to submit the test to be scored. Click 'Submit' to be shown a review of your scores and suggested revision.

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Occupant Protection

Which of the following is NOT a result from overexposure to heat?

Heat stroke

Starvation

Dehydration

Visual Search

You are traveling along a road and you see a car reversing out from a driveway on the left. You should NOT:

Use your horn to warn the other driver of your presence.

Be prepared to stop.

Speed up and overtake.

Slow down.

Vehicle Positioning

You are driving along a freeway in wet weather. You should keep well back from the vehicle in front because:

Decrease fuel consumption.

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Handling Emergencies

According to the California Highway Patrol, what should you do if your vehicle becomes disabled on the freeway?

Safely pull to the right shoulder.

Stay inside your vehicle with the seat belt on until help arrives.

Both options are correct.

Safe Driving Practices

You may use your hazard warning lights when you:

Need to warn other road users of an obstruction ahead.

To thank other drivers.

Park dangerously or illegally.

Are being towed on a freeway or unrestricted roadway.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Divided highway.

Crossroad.

End divided highway

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Radioactive

Flammable

Corrosive

Traffic Controls

If you are approaching a stop sign, you must do which of the following?

Stop at the yellow line.

Stop at the broken white line.

Stop at the solid white line.

Occupant Protection

A child is sitting in the front seat with a rear facing child passenger restraint system. Is it lawful for the driver to allow this?

No, this is not lawful. The child must be in the backseat if they are restrained in a rear facing child seat.

Yes, as long as the child is properly restrained in the passenger seat.

Neither option is correct.

10.

Lane Control

If you are driving slowly on a two lane road, how many vehicles must be behind you before you are required to turn into a turnout area?

1 vehicle.

5 vehicles

3 vehicles.

11.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following over the counter medications could make you dizzy?

Vitamins

Cold medications.

Tylenol.

12.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do in the event that your vehicle stalls or becomes disabled on railroad tracks, and there is not a train coming?

Stay in your vehicle and call for help.

Attempt to push your vehicle off of the railroad tracks by yourself.

Exit your vehicle immediately and call the Emergency Notification System number located nearby.

13.

Alcohol and Drugs

How long does a DUI conviction remain on your record?

10 years.

90 days.

1 year.

14.

Handling Emergencies

What is the second step you must do in the event that your accelerator becomes stuck?

Keep your eyes on the road.

Apply the breaks.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

15.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Two way traffic.

Crossroad.

Yield ahead.

16.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you should stop and wait for the signal before crossing the railroad tracks.

Both A and B.

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

17.

Sharing the Road

How much space should you leave between your vehicle and a motorcyclist?

3 seconds.

4 seconds.

1 second.

18.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you forfeit the citation fee, what is it the same as?

Neither option is correct.

Pleading not guilty.

Pleading guilty.

19.

Driver Readiness

What can fatigue or drowsiness affect?

Your vision.

The speed of your vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

20.

Special Driving Situations

You are on snow and about to begin moving. As you set off, you should:

Use the highest gear you can.

Leave your handbrake on.

Quickly turn the steering to loosen the snow.

Always use 1st gear.

21.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

At minimum, if an individual is convicted of manslaughter resulting from evading police pursuit, how long can they serve in prison?

2 to 3 years.

1 to 2 years.

4 to 10 years.

22.

Lane Control

Where are bike lanes typically located?

Alongside the interstate.

There are no designated bike lanes in the state of California.

Alongside streets adjacent to vehicle traffic.

23.

Sharing the Road

Whilst traveling at night, another vehicle is overtaking you. You should:

Dip your headlights to avoid dazzling other road users.

Speed up to prevent the overtaking.

Switch on your hazard warning lights.

Flash your lights at the other driver.

24.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you have been drinking, and your BAC is below legal limits, which of the following is true?

You may still show impairments, even though you are below the legal limit.

It is entirely safe to drive.

Neither option is correct, as the BAC is not a reliable way to determine how much you have had to drink.

25.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road. Your steering begins to feel light and unresponsive. You should:

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

Increase speed.

Brake hard immediately.

Turn the steering as far as you can to the right.

26.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What California penal code prohibits you from willfully fleeing a peace officer?

CVC 480.

CVC 2800.3

CVC 21152

27.

Alcohol and Drugs

You are driving down the road after having left the liquor store. The items you bought are in the front passenger seat. Is this legal?

Yes, this is legal as long as the alcohol is sealed and, full, and unopened.

No, this is not legal. You cannot have any form of alcohol in the vehicle.

No, this is not legal as you cannot have unsealed alcohol containers within arm's reach.

28.

Special Driving Situations

Which headlights should you use in the event that you have to drive in heavy fog or smoke?

Fog headlights.

High beam headlights.

Low beam headlights.

29.

Traffic Controls

When you see a solid green traffic signal turn to a solid yellow traffic signal, what should you do?

Stop if you can safely, otherwise, cross the intersection with caution.

Drive forward without reducing speed, observing the right-of-way rules.

Yield to oncoming traffic.

30.

Additional Driving Laws/Rules

If your vehicle's engine is running, you MUST NOT:

Rev the engine to warm it up.

Switch it off if you're waiting to pick someone up.

Leave your vehicle unattended.

Clean any ice of the windows.

31.

Lane Control

What is the correct definition of a bicycle lane?

A designated traffic lane for bicyclists defined by pavement markings and signage.

A section of the interstate where bicyclists are allowed to be.

Neither option is correct

32.

Sharing the Road

What is this diagram representing?

A light-rail vehicle.

A slow moving vehicle.

An emergency vehicle.

33.

Vehicle Positioning

What does it mean to "split the difference"?

If there is a danger on both sides of the road at the same time, you split the difference with the driver.

Neither option is correct.

If you do not have enough money for the toll on the HOT, you can split the difference with the toll man.

34.

Parking

What does a green parking colored curb indicate?

Park for a limited time as indicated by a sign or the time painted on the curb.

Stop no longer than the time posted to load/unload passengers or freight.

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

35.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit in any alley in the state of California?

25 mph

15 mph

55 mph

36.

Special Driving Situations

This road sign has been covered in snow. What does it indicate?

Reduce speed to 30 mph.

Stop at the junction.

No entry.

Yield to traffic approaching from your right.

37.

Safe Driving Practices

Who is responsible whilst a vehicle is traveling under cruise control?

The mechanical responsible for maintenance.

The owner of the vehicle.

The vehicle manufacturer.

The driver or rider of the vehicle.

38.

Handling Emergencies

Another road user pulls out of a junction into your path. You should:

Use your horn to let them know you're annoyed.

Flash your headlights at the other road user to get them to accelerate more quickly.

Travel as closely as possible behind them to let them know you want to overtake.

Slow down and hold back to allow them to get clear.

39.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you are not allowed to do a certain action.

This sign indicates that you are entering the incorrect road with the incorrect vehicle.

This sign indicates that you are entering the wrong way of traffic.

40.

Lane Control

What do broken yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

Indicates that you may not pass in this area.

Indicates that you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane.

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

41.

Turns

At what distance should you signal before making a right turn?

500 feet

100 feet

200 feet

42.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the blue area visualize?

What is ahead.

What is at your side.

Blind spots.

43.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a snowy or icy road in a vehicle without anti-lock brakes. You apply the brakes and your vehicle begins to skid. What should you do?

Brake hard immediately.

Increase speed.

Let go of the steering.

Release the brakes.

44.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of visual distraction?

Keeping your eyes on the road.

Mind off of the road.

Eyes off of the road.

45.

Sharing the Road

When you enter a construction zone, what should you do?

Both options are correct.

Reduce your speed.

Be prepared to stop.

46.

Parking

When parking uphill, what should you also do?

Neither option is correct.

Engage your parking break.

Make sure that your wheels are pointing towards the curb.

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